481 Seawall Road, Southwest Harbor, ME 04679

$1,550,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,400 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 75,359 Status: Closed

Current Price: $1,550,000 List Date: 5/22/2024 Last Modified: 5/29/2025

Overview

Description

Rare offering of a treasured property that has remained in the same family for over 30 years. 'Riven Rock' is a beloved family estate at water's edge near the Seawall loop of Acadia National Park, and the charming island village of Southwest Harbor. Architect designed by a respected Boston firm that specializes in historic reproductions of classic New England architecture, Royal Barry Mills. The classic Cape was the design vision of the owner/builder and Manset native, the famed boat builder, Jarvis Newman. Construction of the home was meticulously managed by Newman utilizing superb materials and fine workmanship throughout. Newman's design influence appears in the boat woodwork details and clever use of space. Additional home features include the pristine pine paneling, Rumford fireplace in the great room, teak flooring, spacious and comfortable living areas, and absolutely stunning ocean views from nearly every room! Grand outdoor living spaces with a spacious deck, large stone patio ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 1590574

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #: 481
Street Name: Seawall
Street Type: Road
County: Hancock
Town: Southwest Harbor
State/Province: ME
Zip Code: 04679
Zip +4: 4048
Leased Land: No
Book: 1834
Page: 535
Map: 19
Lot: 47
Zoning: Shoreland
Zoning Overlay: No
Association: Yes
Association Fee: 1000
Fee Frequency Paid: Annually
Full Tax Amount $: 18182
Tax Year: 2022

Contract Information

Original List Price: 2500000

Property Information

Surveyed: Unknown
Seasonal: No
Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Warranty
Deed: All
Deed Restrictions: Unknown
# Rooms: 11
# Bedrooms: 4
# Fireplaces: 2
Total Full Baths: 3
Total Baths: 3
Year Built: 1979
SqFt Finished Above Grade: 2400
SqFt Finished Total: 2400
SqFt Source: Other
Other Source of Square Footage: Tax card-approx. +/-
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Lot Size Acres +/-: 1.73
Source of Acreage: Deed
Total Half Baths: 0
SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0

Status Change Info

Pending Date: 2024-08-11
Closed Date: 2024-09-13
Closed Price: 1550000

Water Info

Water Frontage: Yes
Waterfront Amount: 212
Water Frontage Owned: 212
Water View: Yes
Water Body Name: Western Way
Water Frontage Shared: 0

More Information

Site

Level: Yes
Open: Yes
Right of Way: Yes
Well Landscaped: Yes
Wooded: Yes

Location

Near Golf Course: Yes
Other Location: Yes

Roads

Association: Yes
Paved: Yes
Private Road: Yes
Right of Way: Yes

Transportation

Deep Water Access: Yes

Source of Water Frontage

Deed: Yes

Water Body Type

Ocean: Yes

Recreational Water

Waterfront Deep: Yes

Construction

Wood Frame: Yes

Basement

None: Yes
Slab: Yes

View

Scenic: Yes

Foundation Materials

Poured Concrete: Yes

Exterior

Wood Siding: Yes

Roof

Shingle: Yes

Heat System

Baseboard: Yes

Appliances Included

Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Electric Range: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Heat Fuel

Electric: Yes

Cooling

None: Yes

Floors

Carpet: Yes
Tile: Yes
Wood: Yes

Kitchen Countertop

Granite: Yes

Parking

5 - 10 Spaces: Yes

Style

Cape Cod: Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers: Yes

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1: Yes
Bedroom 1 Level: Second

Gas

No Gas: Yes

Sewer

Private Sewer: Yes

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 2 Level: Second

Water

Private: Yes

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3: Yes
Bedroom 3 Level: Second

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 4: Yes
Bedroom 4 Level: Second

Driveway

Paved: Yes

Basement Entry

Not Applicable: Yes

Water Heater

Electric: Yes

Amenities

Laundry - 1st Floor: Yes
Walk-in Closets: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Deck: Yes
Glassed-in Porch: Yes
Porch: Yes

Vehicle Storage

2 Car: Yes
Carport: Yes
Detached: Yes

Dining Room

Dining Room: Yes
Dining Room Level: First

Great Room

Great Room: Yes
Great Room Level: First

Kitchen

Kitchen: Yes
Kitchen Level: First

Laundry Room

Laundry: Yes
Laundry Room Level: First

Media Room

Media Room: Yes
Media Room Level: First

Mud Room

Mud Room: Yes
Mud Room Level: First

Sunroom

Sunroom: Yes
Sunroom Level: First

Property Features

Site: Level; Open; Right of Way; Well Landscaped; Wooded Location: Near Golf Course; Other Location Roads: Association; Paved; Private Road; Right of Way Transportation: Deep Water Access Source of Water Frontage: Deed Water Body Type: Ocean Recreational Water: Waterfront Deep View: Scenic Appliances Included: Dishwasher; Dryer; Electric Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Kitchen Countertop: Granite Style: Cape Cod Construction: Wood Frame Basement: None; Slab Basement Entry: Not Applicable Foundation Materials: Poured Concrete Roof: Shingle Exterior: Wood Siding Heat System: Baseboard Water Heater: Electric Cooling: None Floors: Carpet; Tile; Wood Amenities: Laundry - 1st Floor; Walk-in Closets Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Glassed-in Porch; Porch Driveway: Paved Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces Vehicle Storage: 2 Car; Carport; Detached Electric: Circuit Breakers Gas: No Gas Sewer: Private Sewer Water: Private

Room Information

Room Name	Level
Kitchen	First
Media Room	First
Great Room	First
Dining Room	First
Mud Room	First
Sunroom	First
Bedroom 1	Second
Bedroom 2	Second
Laundry	First
Bedroom 3	Second
Bedroom 4	Second

Documents

Deed Public Access ›

property map ›

Lead Paint Addendum Public Access ›

Floor plan-1st floor ›

Floor plan-2nd floor ›

Floor Plan-Bunk House ›

Property Disclosure Public Access ›

Septic Plan ›

Flood Disclosure ›

IDX

Listing Office: Downeast Properties, Inc.

Selling Office: Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group

Last Updated: May - 29 - 2025

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